Vice President - Human Resources - Fertilizer Division

Vice President - HR (Fertilizer Division)

Location : Hyderabad

Industry : Fertilizers / Manufacturing

Experience : 25+ years

Role Overview:

The Vice President - HR (Fertilizer Division) will lead the Human Resources and Industrial Relations (IR) functions for the Fertilizer Business Unit. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in HR strategy, industrial relations, organizational development (OD), and talent management, with experience in implementing new HR initiatives. The role requires a seasoned HR leader from a reputed institute and a well-established company, with expertise in managing HR operations across large-scale manufacturing units.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic HR & Leadership - Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the Fertilizer Division's business goals.

- Partner with business leaders to drive a high-performance culture.

- Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and capability-building initiatives.

- Talent Management & Organizational Development (OD)

- Drive talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.

- Oversee training programs to enhance workforce skills and productivity.

- Implement new HR initiatives focused on organizational development and transformation.

- Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations - Manage union relationships and labor negotiations, ensuring smooth industrial operations.

- Develop proactive IR strategies to minimize labor disputes and maintain industrial harmony.

- Handle labor issues, caste dynamics, and other socio-cultural nuances effectively.

- Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements.

HR Operations & Compliance:

- Oversee compensation & benefits strategies to attract and retain talent.

- Ensure HR policies adhere to legal and regulatory frameworks.

- Utilize HR analytics for data-driven decision-making.

Factory & Workforce Management:

- Manage HR operations for two large fertilizer manufacturing plants in Vizag and Kakinada.

- Ensure smooth factory workforce management, including labor laws, compliance, and IR.

- Lead workforce relations, dispute resolution, and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Education: MBA/PGDM in HR from a reputed institute.

- Experience: 25+ years of HR leadership experience in manufacturing, fertilizers, or related industries.

- Skills: Strong expertise in HR, IR, OD, and talent management.

- Language Requirement: Must be fluent in Telugu.

- Competencies: Business acumen, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management.